In the parable, we don’t know what the Good Samaritan was thinking. My guess is they didn’t have all the answers for how to help. They just knew they needed to.

Words matter. They can lead us into shame spirals, focusing our energy on what we lack. Or they can inspire us to move forward, creating the life we want for ourselves.

Whether you're feeling stuck, uninspired or simply ready to take on something new, partnering with a coach can help bring your vision of happiness to life.

One of The Eight Pillars of Happiness is Feeling. Research shows that anxiety and excitement feel the same physiologically. It's how we label that physiological feeling that changes our relationship with it.

We are all smart. And to grow as a culture, we need to start respecting the differences in our intelligence and look to learn from one another.

There are a lot of myths out there when it comes to happiness. Here are the five most common I've heard throughout my years of happiness research. And yes, I've enlisted my favorite TV family to help break down these myths.